I don't actually have anything to post about, but given that I don't do Facebook any more, this has kind-of become my social media of choice. Well, given that there isn't really such as a thing as "anti-social media" lol
I'm sitting here at work, not really wanting to do any work, looking forward to a nice 5k tomorrow, and a 6k on Sunday. How have I got to where I am, a confirmed fitness phobe, looking forward to it? It's addictive! Why? Because it makes me feel healthy and happy, it makes my body feel good and it lifts me tremendously mentally.
I'm even looking forward to next week. My work days are slightly different, so Run 1 will be on Wednesday when I'm off, Run 2 is 5k, which handily will be on Saturday, can you say "Parkrun" ??? Run 3 - that's a tricky one! That may need to wait until Sunday evening, as I don't want to run another long-ish run that soon after doing a 5k. It's a problem, finding the balance between keeping up the enthusiasm and trying not to run on two consecutive days. I think the point I've reached with that is that sometimes it's necessary, but it must NOT become the norm!
I'm getting ahead of myself though. One run at a time I know, but I'm getting excited, that's all. I can smell 10k, and I'm only on week 2 of the 10k plan lol
I’m sat here reading the forum posts before I get ready for my longer run on my day off!! I’m trying a new route today so I feel a bit nervous! 5K out to a lighthouse and then back! Well that’s the plan!!
I really look forward to my runs too but also find I have to sneak in a wee consecutive days running to fit round work and things! If I manage 10k today I’ll need about 3 or 4 days “rest” though!!
You are doing really well and will soon be at 10k 😀👍
Thanks Sarakc , and your 5k route sounds lovely. I used to live by the sea at Heysham until a year and a half ago, and the prom would have been perfect for running. And I miss the sunsets too...
Yeah, tricky one the consecutive days. I feel this is less of an issue for experienced runners, but seems to be accepted advice for relatively inexperienced runners such as myself, however, it's also about balancing risks, and everyone's circumstances are different. I have a week or so to find a way of rescheduling things, so it may well all just be fine. I shall report back anyway.
Thank you, that's good, I do try to be positive! I find it helps me tremendously, and I hope that by trying to be positive I can encourage others too. I suppose being positive is quite good CBT, I've been more aware of that sort of thing since going through counselling recently.
Yay! I'm in awe of counsellors at the moment, mine was brilliant, and managed to gently steer me from feeling like rubbish and a total failure to starting to like myself again. You guys are just awesome
The interesting thing was that I was going for counselling, not CBT, but my counsellor mentioned that I was starting to do the CBT bit all by myself just naturally, which actually made me feel good, because my brain was clearly starting to function and reason again, like it used to, if that makes sense.
Yes, I know this is technically the wrong forum for this discussion, but you know what, our body is a mass of interconnected systems, when one part is not functioning properly, the others feel it too.
It's such a tricky one, consecutive days. I have done it a couple of times now out of necessity, and always making sure that it's a morning run followed my an evening run, so a day and a half inbetween, to try and minimise risks, and also if there's a chance to do a gentler second run, I'll do that.
The other side of the coin for me is that I know what tends to happen to my mental health if I miss a few days running, so I'm balancing risks really. My depression is a heck of a lot better than it was, and a large part of that is due to running. If I get injured, that'll probably stop me running for a while, but if I get back to the state I was mentally, I won't have the motivation to run, and for me, that's a very scary prospect. I don't want to feel like that again!
I am scared that if I run consecutive days one of my legs will fall off or something. So will Never Do It. 😁
I know how you feel, Neil. I woke up this morning all happy and excited, then realised it wasn’t a run day. Now on the train to work and I have this light tingly feeling in my legs, like they want to run! Sigh. I have a Pilates class at lunchtime that I am not remotely excited about. Still, it helps me with a strong core, which has really game-changed my running.
I had planned my 6k for Saturday, but not sure I can wait. Maybe I will get up early and do it tomorrow...
So glad that running has had such a positive effect on you! I can really feel your joy and focus! Having a new goal is totally rejuvenating, eh?
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How did your parkrun or (not)parkrun go?
week 2 begins! 
